SINGAPORE, 1 October 2026: Priority Pass, a leading airport lounge operator, has announced the winners of the Pioneer of the Year and All Star of the Year categories in the 2026 Priority Pass Excellence Awards.
Now in its 18th year, the awards celebrate the outstanding people, lounges and travel experiences across the Priority Pass global network.
Following the announcement of this year’s Lounge of the Year and One to Watch winners in May, the latest categories turn the spotlight on the people delivering exceptional service every day and the partners responding to the changing needs of travellers.
Recognised initiatives range from a dedicated Calm Room designed to support neurodivergent travellers in Brazil, to more sustainable lounge operations in Saudi Arabia and the use of thousands of recycled plastic bottles in lounge design in Spain. Alongside them, three All Star winners have been recognised for the individual acts of care, problem-solving and personalised service that can make a lasting difference to a traveller’s experience.
Pioneer of the Year
The Pioneer of the Year category celebrates partners that offer unique and innovative services and solutions to enhance the overall traveller experience.
This year’s winners:
- BRT Lounge Porto Seguro at Porto Seguro Airport, Brazil;
- Cozaya Lounge at King Fahd International Airport, Saudi Arabia;
- A Coruña Sala VIP Lounge at A Coruña Airport, Spain;
- At BRT Lounge Porto Seguro in Brazil, inclusivity is at the heart of the lounge experience.
All Star of the Year
The All Star of the Year category recognises individuals who consistently go above and beyond to deliver service excellence for Priority Pass members.
This year’s winners:
- Tran Minh Quang of SH Premium Lounge Hanoi 2 at Noi Bai International Airport, Vietnam;
- Abdulaziz Fahad Alharbi of Cozaya Lounge at King Fahd International Airport, Saudi Arabia;
- Miao Shu Na of Oriental Club Lounge at Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport, Taiwan.
“The All Star of the Year and Pioneer of the Year winners are a brilliant reflection of the people and ideas shaping the airport experience today,” said Collinson International CEO Christopher Evans. “Whether it’s an individual making a traveller’s journey that little bit more special, or a team finding new ways to create more thoughtful and inclusive spaces, these awards recognise the care and creativity that goes into delivering a great guest experience. We’re incredibly proud to work with partners who share that commitment, and I’d like to congratulate all of this year’s winners on their achievements.”
(Source: Priority Pass)
